Zari Thread And Yarn Manufacturing In India

 Use of zari embroidery was an indispensable part of the dress work by the kings and queens. The history of this industry dates back to past several centuries.The embellishing handicraft work of zari embaroidery is being done on the dress materials like saree (80%), salwar/kameez, ghagra, churidar, Punjabi, curtains scarf etc. Among the above products zari embroidered saree is the main product. Zari embroidered dress materials have very good potential in the domestic market as well as in the export market.Surat is the home of Zari Industry in India.There are large numbers of jari kasab manufacturer in surat It make embroidery materials for machine and hand embroidery such as zari thread/kasab, Nakshi, Salmo, Sadi, kangri and badle, woven trimmings, flat trimmings, metallic trimmings, fringes, metallic fringes in different colours and different widths. Sequin collar and motifs in elegant colours and designs are also made. These enhance the beauty of garments. There are three types of zari. Real zari is made of silver and electro plated with gold. Jari kasab thread made from this precious metal is used for sarees, embroidered apparel, etc. Imitation zari is made from copper. A third variety of zari is called plastic zari which is made from metallic yarn. At present total production of zari raw material in India is valued about Rs. 500 crore. About 55% of these zari raw materials is catered by Surat. Except Surat Zari raw materials are produced at Barielly, Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur and Barmer.

Manufacture

Sari from India (probably Benares), late 19th or early 20th century, silk with metallic thread (Zari) Persian is where the word originated.Zari is basically a brocade of tinsel thread meant for weaving and embroidery. It is manufactured by winding or wrapping (covering) a flattened metallic strip made from pure gold, silver or slitted metallised polyester film, on a core yarn, usually of pure silk, viscose, cotton, nylon, polyester, P.P., mono/multi filament, wire, etc. Nowadays, it can broadly be divided into three types. Real zari, polyester yarn, and metallic zari.Real Zari is made from fine silver or gold thread is drawn from silver or gold alloys, which is flattened by passing it under through equal pressure rotating rollers. The flattened silver threads are wound on the base yarn that is usually made of silk. These spools with silk and silver threads are further flattened for electroplating. The threads are then plated with gold by the process of electroplating. The lustre of the gilded threads is further increased by passing them through a brightener. Thesezari threads are then wound on a reel.In ancient times, when precious metals were cheaply and easily available,[citation needed] only real zari threads were produced. Due to industrial revolution and invention of electroplating process, imitation techniques came into existence to cut the cost of precious metals. As copper is the most malleable and ductile metal after gold and silver, silver electroplated copper wire replaced pure silver. Various modern colours and chemicals are used to create/impart a golden hue instead of pure gold. The precious metals and copper too became dearer due to huge demand in various modern industries. Thus, a cheap and durable alternative was invented with non-tarnishing properties. Metallic zari came into vogue replacing traditional metals like gold, silver & copper. This non-genuine modern zari is light in weight & more durable than earlier editions. Also, it has the sought after properties of resistance to tarnishing and knotting. Imitation zari is made when copper wires are drawn from copper alloys. It then undergoes a similar process, except in this case, they are electroplated with silver and then wound around the base yarn, and reeled. This type of zari is less expensive than pure zari, as silver electroplated copper is more economical.Metallic zari is a modernized version of zari and it replaces traditional metals like gold, silver and copper. It is resistant, durable and light in weight. It is non-tarnishing and maintains its lustre for a considerable period of time.Zari is used in various forms such as Zardozi, Kataoki Bel, Mukaish, Tilla or Marori Work, Gota Work, Kinari Work.Surat in the state of Gujarat on the west coast of India is the world's largest producer of all types of zari namely threads, cantile, laces, ribbons, borders, trims, fringes, edges, cordonettes, cords, etc. The art of zari making has been inherited from father to son for many centuries. It is recognised as one of the ancient handicrafts by the government of India. Women from different communities & artisans produce zari and made-ups for weaving, embroidery, crocheting, braiding, etc.

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